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Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan

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15-year-old shot to death outside metro Atlanta high school football game

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Congressman triggers fire alarm during vote on federal spending bill

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The staggering loss of life is too much

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Jails in crisis across U.S. try mix of approaches

10 deaths. Nine months.

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Problems have plagued Fulton jails for decades

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Ronald Acuña Jr. sets Braves modern-era stolen base record

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‘Warmer than normal temperatures’ expected through the week

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2 killed, 4 injured in multi-vehicle wreck on I-285 East in DeKalb

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Tommy Futch, who left mark on Atlanta comedy, dies from cancer

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Photos: Carter Center celebrates Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday

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A surprise decision means Trump will be tried in Fulton County

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No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs survive another close call vs. Auburn

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Newell and ex-CEO hit with fines for ‘misleading’ financial reports

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Federal agency sues Chipotle after manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab

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Aerosmith 2023 dates postponed after Steven Tyler suffers larynx fracture

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Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic

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Supreme Court will take up abortion and gun cases in new term while ethics concerns swirl

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The Dianne Feinstein they knew: Women of the Senate remember a tireless fighter, friend

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The police chief who led a raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended

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Living in houses Jimmy built: honoring Carter on his 99th birthday

New York begins drying out after being stunned and soaked by record-breaking rainfall

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Congressman triggers fire alarm during vote on federal spending bill6h ago

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LISTEN: A surprise decision means Trump will be tried in Fulton County

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Biden sees prime opportunity in Deion Sanders-coached matchup on Atlanta TV

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Biden White House puts up outdoor birthday card, candles for Jimmy Carter

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First Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Fulton election case

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Treasury secretary visits Georgia, warns of government shutdown fallout

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Jimmy Carter birthday weekend: How Georgia is celebrating

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ANALYSIS: What Trump’s decision to keep case in Fulton could mean

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Judge allows DA oversight law in Georgia to take effect

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Appeals court pauses Atlanta VC fund grant for Black women

Federal judge sends four Trump defendants back to Fulton County court

First Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Fulton election case

Georgia Tech overlooks Bowling Green and pays embarrassing price

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Agriculture program connecting community one seed at a time

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Fundraiser to help struggling readers runs Oct. 21

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Firefighters rescue man from burning Cobb home

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Gwinnett Chamber announces 2024 journey leadership class

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Tommy Futch, who left mark on Atlanta comedy, dies from cancer

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Roswell approves new personal transportation vehicle crossings

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Westside Paper opens in Atlanta with several restaurants and more news from the week

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Avondale Estates reschedules fireworks to Oct. 8

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One of Georgia’s highest ranked beaches is actually a lakeside getaway

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U.S. senators launch inquiry into poor conditions at subsidized apartments

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Homicide pace continues to slow in Atlanta

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STUDY: Police should limit pursuits, consider harm to public

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Hundreds of Georgia prison employees arrested in contraband schemes

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‘Passing Strange’ follows a Black prodigal son who returns one day late8h ago

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Local dance performance will let audience determine plot twists via app

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Aerosmith 2023 dates postponed after Steven Tyler suffers larynx fracture

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Review: Terminus Modern Ballet opens new performance site with stellar show

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‘Lost Girl’ playwright directs Emory production about Wendy post-Neverland

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Oct 6

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Braves Report Live: NLDS Preview

The Braves are back in the postseason and are one of the favorites to win the World Series. In this exclusive taping of the AJC's Braves Report podcast, our team will discuss if the Braves can avoid another upset in...

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Join the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for a fun and informative event on aging well in Atlanta! Local experts will cover all the hot topics, from winter activities to asset protection. Get the resources you need to...

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The Big Payback

On Oct. 1, millions of Americans — including many Georgians — will be required to begin paying their federal student loans after a three-year pause instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s the path forward for...

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